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Explore the latest developments for Drive Electric and the New Zealand e-mobility industry.

Apr 6, 2023

[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

Read our 2023 NZ election manifesto, where we call on political parties to embrace e-mobility so NZ can save money and reduce emissions.
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May 16, 2022

[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future

The Emissions Reduction Plan released today confirms the future of mobility in New Zealand will be electric.
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Mar 31, 2022

[PRESS RELEASE] APRIL MARKS NEW ERA FOR EVs

  Press release 31 March 2022 Drive Electric release new website for EV buyers, as Clean Car Programme launched on 1 April Thursday 31 March, AUCKLAND: As the demand for...
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Nov 25, 2021

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric Submission: Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document 24 November 2021  Executive Summary  Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand,...
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Oct 18, 2021

[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC: Two New Board Members Join, As E-Mobility Nears Tipping Point

Press release 18 October, 2021 Monday 18 October, AUCKLAND: Drive Electric has appointed two new board members at its recent Annual General Meeting, Kirsten Corson from Zilch and Carbn Group...
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Aug 11, 2021

Govt dish out millions to buyers of EVs, hybrids in first month of scheme

  Credit: TVNZ
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Aug 2, 2021

[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC: EV SALES HIT RECORD IN JULY

Press release  2nd August 2021  Monday 2 August, AUCKLAND: Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “Sales of EVs, new and used, have skyrocketed in July hitting a record 1,944...
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Jul 6, 2021

[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC: RUC EXEMPTION EXTENSION A SMART CALL – DRIVE ELECTRIC

Press release  6th July 2021  DRIVE ELECTRIC: RUC EXEMPTION EXTENSION A SMART CALL – DRIVE ELECTRIC Tuesday 6th July, AUCKLAND: “Drive Electric welcomes the extension of the exemption on Road...
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Jun 14, 2021

[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC: NEW ZEALAND IS NOW ON THE MAP FOR EV MANUFACTURERS

Press release  13th June 2021  DRIVE ELECTRIC: NEW ZEALAND IS NOW ON THE MAP FOR EV MANUFACTURERS Sunday 13th June, AUCKLAND: Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “Drive Electric...
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